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Bardown Breakdown

Bardown Breakdown

By Mikey CLT

Power chords and crashing boards. Mikey and Tom talk music, hockey, and anything else that gets in their way.
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Episode 51 - Nate Young of Anberlin

Bardown BreakdownApr 30, 2020

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Episode 73 - Chris Dingman, 2x Stanley Cup Champion

Episode 73 - Chris Dingman, 2x Stanley Cup Champion

Chris joins the boys to chat about winning the Stanley Cup with two different franchises, fill us on what it takes to control the music on the team bus and in the locker room, and discuss the controversial goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Slipknot-Unsainted

Nirvana-Come As You Are

Movements-Don't Give Up Your Ghost

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Jul 30, 202001:26:45
Episode 72 - Grant Gorieu of Gutter King and Widmore

Episode 72 - Grant Gorieu of Gutter King and Widmore

Grant joins the boys to chat about having Jerome Iginla's mom as a substitute teacher, how TikTok helped Gutter King's single "Feather" blow up, and dives into why his all-time favorite Calgary Flame was Miikka Kiprusoff.

Widmore-If We Can't Live Together, We're Going to Die Alone V.1

Gutter King-Feather

The Sleeping-Loud and Clear

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Jul 27, 202001:25:21
Episode 71 - Mike Julian of Rival Town

Episode 71 - Mike Julian of Rival Town

Mike joins the boys to chat about how his vocal covers on YouTube helped him become the vocalist of Rival Town, how he feels about his Leafs going up against Columbus, and why he was called "the hockey jersey kid" in elementary school.

Rival Town-Swear Jar

Rival Town-A New Normal

Northstar-For Members Only


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Jul 23, 202001:17:09
Episode 70 - Nick Wilkinson of We Set Signals

Episode 70 - Nick Wilkinson of We Set Signals

Nick joins the boys to chat about being a hockey fan in Australia, what it is like to be a touring band in the "Land Down Under," and how they landed on American label We Are Triumphant.

We Set Signals-Where Were You

We Set Signals-We Want You

Closure in Moscow-We Want Guarantees, Not Hunger Pains

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Jul 20, 202001:30:41
Episode 69-Mike Forbes of Outatime!

Episode 69-Mike Forbes of Outatime!

Mike joins the boys to chat about winning Bayside's Battle of the Bands for Orlando, keeping his allegiance to the Caps down in Central Florida, and everything Outatime! 

Outatime!-Autumn Eyes

Outatime!-Graveyard

Bellwether-Compromise 

Jul 16, 202001:33:11
Episode 68 - Mike Hammer, Owner of Violent Gentlemen

Episode 68 - Mike Hammer, Owner of Violent Gentlemen

Hammer joins the boys to chat about the start of Violent Gentlemen, why Buffalo, NY is their second home, and where the punk rock influence in some Violent Gentlemen designs comes from.

Every Time I Die-Map Change

The Ghost Inside-Aftermath

Four Year Strong-Learn to Love the Lie

Jul 13, 202001:25:58
Episode 67 - Driveways

Episode 67 - Driveways

The whole dang band joins us to chat about being a Spotify band, way too much Blink-182 talk, and what Driveways has planned for the future.

Driveways-XO Tour Lif3

Driveways-456

Lost Boyz-Renee

Jul 09, 202001:24:41
Episode 66 - Nick Malychuk of Calling All Captains

Episode 66 - Nick Malychuk of Calling All Captains

Nick joins the boys to chat about how a band from Edmonton signs with a label based out of Albany, NY, what it was like to open for The Offspring, and how the city of Edmonton feels about being one of the hub cities.

Calling All Captains-Chasing Ghosts

Calling All Captains-Disconnected

Youth Fountain-Rose Coloured Glass

Jul 06, 202001:47:10
Episode 65 - Cone McCaslin of Sum 41

Episode 65 - Cone McCaslin of Sum 41

Cone joins the boys to chat about "Tommyland," how Sum 41 got on NHL 02 and the American Pie 2 soundtrack, and how a signed stick from "The Great One" got him hooked on hockey.

Sum 41-Fat Lip

Sum 41-Out For Blood

Like Pacific-Hands Tied

Jul 02, 202001:31:07
Episode 64 - Joe Manzione of The Gun Stays and Hopesfall

Episode 64 - Joe Manzione of The Gun Stays and Hopesfall

Joe joins the boys to chat about playing in high school bands on Long Island and playing in bands with Tom, how he joined Hopesfall, and his time with Tokyo Police Club.

The Gun Stays-The Good, the Bad, the Asshole

Concrete Houses-Old Lungs

Tokyo Police Club-Your English is Good

Jun 29, 202001:52:38
Episode 63 - Mitch Anderson of Eyes on Isles

Episode 63 - Mitch Anderson of Eyes on Isles

Mitch joins the boys to chat about how Eyes on Isles got started, why a kid from Ottawa became an Islanders fan, and who his favorite Canadian and American bands are.

Alexisonfire-Waterwings

Spitalfield-I Loved the Way She Said L.A.

Bad Rabbits-WWYD

Jun 25, 202001:29:32
Episode 62 - Gunz of The Gunz Show

Episode 62 - Gunz of The Gunz Show

Gunz joins the boys to chat about how he was raised a New York Islanders fan, how he got his start on "Becoming Blink-182," and shares what music he has been digging during quarantine. 

Young Culture-I'll Be There

Knuckle Puck ft. Derek Sanders-Breathe

PLVTINUM & Chase Atlantic-Hit My Line

Jun 22, 202001:11:28
Episode 61 - Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger and The Dangerous Darrin Show

Episode 61 - Darrin Pfeiffer of Goldfinger and The Dangerous Darrin Show

Darrin joins the boys to chat about how it feels to have both of his teams miss the 24 team playoff, what it was like to play hockey with Tony Amonte and the Chicago Blackhawks, and why he decided to write a love ballad to Wayne Gretzky.

Goldfinger-Superman

Goldfinger-Wayne Gretzky

Keep Flying-Misbehave 

Jun 18, 202001:15:58
Episode 60 - Jesse Zaraska of Misery Signals

Episode 60 - Jesse Zaraska of Misery Signals

Jesse joins the boys to chat about what led to his reunion with Misery Signals, how he feels about the Oilers heading into the playoffs, and what it was like for one of his students to recognize that "Mr. Z" used to be in a hardcore band.

Misery Signals-The Tempest

Misery Signals-The Year Summer Ended in June

I Prevail feat. Joyner Lucas-DOA


Jun 15, 202001:26:38
Episode 59 - Tyler Kasch of Hard Loss and The 4th Line Goon Podcast

Episode 59 - Tyler Kasch of Hard Loss and The 4th Line Goon Podcast

Tyler joins the boys to chat about why he decided to root for the Vegas Golden Knights their inaugural season, why Hard Loss did a pop punk version of Gloria, and what it was like to be in a band on Victory Records.

Hard Loss-Fast Track to Riften

Hard Loss-Gloria

Fall Out Boy-Roxanne 

May 28, 202001:37:55
Episode 58 - Travis Slack of Telltale

Episode 58 - Travis Slack of Telltale

Travis joins the boys to chat about what made him fall in love with hockey, what Telltale was working on before the pandemic, and why he decided to be a Capitals fan rather than a Hurricanes fan.

Telltale - Rose

Telltale - Timeless Youth

Broadside - Foolish Believer

May 25, 202001:19:08
Episode 57 - Dan Burke of Makeshift

Episode 57 - Dan Burke of Makeshift

Dan joins the boys to chat all things New York Islanders, fills us in on the state of the Long Island music scene, and we discuss what Makeshift has on the horizon.

Makeshift-Then and Now

Makeshift-Reflection

As Tall As Lions-Ghost of York

May 21, 202001:30:26
Episode 56 - Nik Pang of Chief State

Episode 56 - Nik Pang of Chief State

Nik joins the boys to talk about the Vancouver Canucks rebuild, how Chief State is handling the quarantine, and how he feels about the Seattle expansion.

Chief State-Reprise

Chief State-Deciduous 

Frontside-Give It Up

May 18, 202001:05:07
Episode 55 - Brian Byrne of Envy on the Coast and Violent Joy

Episode 55 - Brian Byrne of Envy on the Coast and Violent Joy

Brian joins the boys to chat about what Envy on the Coast is dropping on 5.16 Day, their tour with The Receiving End of Sirens that was put on pause, and how he is keeping his men's league hockey game sharp. The Envy boys are letting us debut their NEW song "Woke Up In A Paranoid Sweat," so make sure you stream and buy wherever music is available on 5/16 when it drops!

Envy on the Coast-Woke Up In A Paranoid Sweat

May 14, 202001:24:44
Episode 54 - Rody Walker of Protest the Hero

Episode 54 - Rody Walker of Protest the Hero

Rody joins the boys to chat about Protest the Hero's upcoming record 'Palimpsest' (out June 19), if the Maple Leafs are heading in the right direction, and why he grew up a Philadelphia Flyers fan.

Protest the Hero-The Canary

Protest the Hero-Clarity

Bedlight for Blue Eyes-Ephemeral Addictions

May 11, 202001:19:45
Episode 53 - Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada

Episode 53 - Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada

Mike joins the boys to chat about his favorite Pittsburgh Penguin, how The Devil Wears Prada got on Punk Goes Crunk, and discusses "Fight Night" from February 11, 2011 between the Islanders and Penguins.

The Devil Wears Prada-Chemical 

The Devil Wears Prada-Dez Moines 

Between the Buried and Me-Colorblind 

May 07, 202001:33:41
Episode 52 - Daniel Matson of The Home Team

Episode 52 - Daniel Matson of The Home Team

Daniel joins the boys to chat about how he is a bigger Minus the Bear fan than Tom, why he is a Philadelphia Flyers fan living in Seattle, WA, and how they dropped everything to hop on the Don Broco tour.

The Home Team-Fashion Forward 

The Home Team-Wade In

Hot Mulligan-*Equip Sunglasses*

May 04, 202001:29:49
Episode 51 - Nate Young of Anberlin

Episode 51 - Nate Young of Anberlin

Nate joins the boys to chat about what it was like working with Aaron Sprinkle, going out on tour with Fall Out Boy in June 2004 right before they blew up, and what led the Tampa Bay Lighting to have an Anberlin night at Amalie Arena.

Anberlin-Paperthin Hymn

Anberlin-Feel Good Drag

Macseal-Nothing's a Sure Thing, Shelly

Apr 30, 202001:28:24
Episode 50 - Devin Robinson of Yes Men Outfitters

Episode 50 - Devin Robinson of Yes Men Outfitters

Devin joins the boys to break down Kelly Mason's Mid 00's Emo bracket, celebrate 50 episodes of the podcast, and fills us in on what it is like to print thousands of rally towels that are fueling our hospital workers and first responders back on Long Island.

Armor For Sleep-Remember To Feel Real

Dashboard Confessional-Remember To Breathe 

Nova Charisma-Gemini 

Apr 27, 202001:28:32
Episode 49 - Bill Chevalier of Tiny Moving Parts

Episode 49 - Bill Chevalier of Tiny Moving Parts

Bill joins the boys to chat about The State of Hockey, his epic stache, and all things Tiny Moving Parts.
Tiny Moving Parts-Always Focused
Tiny Moving Parts-Medicine
Charmer-Slumber
Apr 23, 202001:16:46
Episode 48 - Patrick Kordyback of Stereos and In All Alone

Episode 48 - Patrick Kordyback of Stereos and In All Alone

Patrick joins the boys to chat about his band Stereos and their rise to fame after being on the reality show Disband in Canada, what it was like to be kicked out of an elevator by Drake, and why he decided to start a hockey themed pop-punk band.

Stereos-Summer Girl

In All Alone-Highway 2 (Calgary 0)

The Home Team-Fashion Forward 

Apr 20, 202001:24:17
Episode 47 - Russ Rankin of Good Riddance

Episode 47 - Russ Rankin of Good Riddance

Russ joins the boys to chat about how he became a New Jersey Devils fan, his historic career in Good Riddance, and how he landed a scouting job for the Tri-City Americans of the WHL.

Good Riddance-Our Great Divide

Good Riddance-Last Believer

Dryjacket-S U R F P A R T Y U S A 

Apr 16, 202001:21:09
Episode 46 - Sunaya Sapurji of The Athletic and Listener Call-In

Episode 46 - Sunaya Sapurji of The Athletic and Listener Call-In

The boys break the mold and try something different on the latest episode of BDBD. Mikey sits down with Sunaya Sapurji of The Athletic to talk about her piece, "How hockey became hardcore: The often complex relationship between the game and punk rock." The Athletic is running a free trial so make sure you check it out! We are then joined by some of our loyal listeners to bring the show to the people because we love our people! 

The Get Up Kids-Holiday

Bad Rabbits-We Can Roll

The Receiving End Of Sirens-Planning A Prison Break

Logans Circle-Heartless Calamity 

Apr 13, 202001:41:60
Episode 45 - Joe Boynton of Transit

Episode 45 - Joe Boynton of Transit

Joe joins the boys to chat about his move from the Boston area to Charlotte, his new found love of the Charlotte Checkers, and the history of Transit all while his cat scarfs down a chicken pot pie.

Transit-Long Lost Friends

Transit-Young New England

Jail Socks-Poplar Avenue 


Apr 09, 202001:16:23
Episode 44 - Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan

Episode 44 - Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan

Chuck joins the boys to chat about being the ultimate hockey dad, shares amazing stories of rubbing elbows with some of the stars of the NHL, and schools us on how to pronounce French Canadian hockey players' names.

Simple Plan and State Champs Ft. We the Kings-Where I belong

Simple Plan-I'd Do Anything

Makeshift-Then and Now

Apr 06, 202001:24:26
Episode 43 - Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red

Episode 43 - Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red

Jake joins the boys to chat about his epic Bruins jersey collection, fills us in on what he has going on with his non-profit Heart Support, and shares an epic story about ABRs trip to the Grammys. Make sure you pick up a copy of August Burns Red new album "Guardians," which is out on Fearless Records April 3rd.

August Burns Red-Defender

August Burns Red-White Washed

Free Throw-Motorcycle, No Motor?

Apr 02, 202001:16:52
Episode 42 - Arun Bali of Saves the Day

Episode 42 - Arun Bali of Saves the Day

Arun joins the boys to talk about the glory days of the Detroit Red Wings, everything Saves the Day, and how he hopes to keep his game tight during the quarantine. 

Saves the Day-This Is Not An Exit

Saves the Day-Shoulder To The Wheel

My Mouth Is The Speaker-Worst Case Scenario

Mar 30, 202001:22:44
Episode 41 - Mike Weiss of mewithoutYou

Episode 41 - Mike Weiss of mewithoutYou

Mike joins the boys to chat about some of his favorite Philadelphia Flyers, why the band decided to make 2020 their last year as an active band, and some of the shenanigans the band got into while touring in their vintage tour bus.

mewithoutYou-January 1979

mewithoutYou-D-Minor

The Graduate-Sit and Sink

Mar 26, 202001:32:07
Episode 40 - Brad Garcia of Locket and Like Pacific

Episode 40 - Brad Garcia of Locket and Like Pacific

Brad joins Mikey to talk about how a kid from Toronto becomes a Detroit Red Wings fan, how he is able to balance being in two touring bands, and why he embraces Locket being called an emo band.

Locket-Hunnie

Locket-Out Of Sight

Valleyheart-Nowadays

Mar 23, 202001:46:31
Episode 39 - Dusty Redmon of Beloved, Dead Poetic, and The Almost

Episode 39 - Dusty Redmon of Beloved, Dead Poetic, and The Almost

Dusty joins us to discuss the current state of the NHL due to Covid-19, what caused Beloved to reunite for Furnace Fest, and we chat about all of the other projects he was involved in. 

Beloved-Death to Traitors

Dead Poetic-Cannibal Vs. Cunning

The Almost-Monster Monster

Mar 19, 202001:38:57
Episode 38 - Nate Derby of Such Gold

Episode 38 - Nate Derby of Such Gold

Nate joins the boys to chat all things Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Americans. We also talk about the progression of Such Gold and what it was like to work with some iconic producers and pop-punk legend Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line. We had a blast talking about how Such Gold-Stand Tall was the record that kicked off Mikey's vinyl addiction and how Tom's band (Ink & Lead) was fortunate to open for them on Long Island.

Such Gold-Sycamore

Such Gold-So Close

Ink & Lead-Shamelessly Painting Ourselves Into A Corner of Sameness

Mar 16, 202001:31:58
Episode 37 - Tom Williams of Stray From The Path

Episode 37 - Tom Williams of Stray From The Path

Tom joins the boys to discuss his beloved NY Rangers, what Stray From The Path song he would pick to be their goal song, and everything else Stray From The Path!

Stray From The Path-First World Problem Child

Stray From The Path-Fortune Teller

Four Year Strong-Talking Myself in Circles

Mar 09, 202001:40:23
Episode 36 - Grant Brandell of Underoath

Episode 36 - Grant Brandell of Underoath

Grant joins the boys to discuss the NHL trade deadline, what it was like growing up in Tampa pre-Lightning days, and what led to Underoath reuniting. 

Underoath-A Boy Brushed Red Living in Black and White

Underoath-Writing on the Walls

Movements-Daylily


Mar 02, 202001:39:51
Episode 35 - Nuno Pereira of A Wilhelm Scream

Episode 35 - Nuno Pereira of A Wilhelm Scream

Nuno joins the boys to brag about how amazing Boston sports are, what led to him going between the pipes, and what to expect from A Wilhelm Scream in 2020!

A Wilhelm Scream-Boat Builders

A Wilhelm Scream-The King is Dead

Spanish Love Songs-Beachfront Property

Feb 24, 202001:35:45
Episode 34 - Matt Conger & Tim Trad of 31-IN-31

Episode 34 - Matt Conger & Tim Trad of 31-IN-31

Matt and Tim join the boys in the middle of their epic journey to 31 NHL arenas in 31 days! We chat about the planning process, how touring in our scene has prepared them for this, and Devin gives them some sh*t for picking Barclays Center over the Nassau Coliseum. Make sure you follow their journey on Instagram @31in31_ and their personal accounts @mattymerch and @timtrad. Also, check out their sponsors @violentgentlemen @riserecords @metalbladerecords.

At the Skylines-The Amazing Atom

Secrets-Maybe Next May

This Day & Age-Straight Ahead

Feb 03, 202001:27:08
Episode 33 - Gabe Barham Former Drummer of Sleeping with Sirens

Episode 33 - Gabe Barham Former Drummer of Sleeping with Sirens

Gabe joins the boys to talk some NHL All-Star game, Detroit Red Wings, and what he has been up to since departing Sleeping with Sirens.


Sleeping with Sirens-If You Can't Hang

Sleeping with Sirens-Better Off Dead

The Grievance Club-Marathon

Jan 27, 202001:14:42
Episode 32 - Daniel Armbruster of Joywave

Episode 32 - Daniel Armbruster of Joywave

Daniel joins the boys to fill us in on the change from The Hoodies to Joywave, the cease and desist letter that The Hoodies received from Taylor Swift, and why he never made it as a professional hockey player. We recorded the intro and outro live from our tailgate at PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. 


Joywave - Half Your Age

Joywave- It's A Trip!

The Hoodies - Elegy

Jan 21, 202001:02:02
Episode 31 - Tay Ewart of Like Pacific

Episode 31 - Tay Ewart of Like Pacific

Tay joins the boys to fill us in on what to expect from Like Pacific in 2020, how he feels about John Tavares being the captain of his beloved Maple Leafs, and what it was like being a kid in Canada playing highly competitive hockey. 


Like Pacific - In Spite of Me

Like Pacific - Self Defeated

Mayday Parade - New Years Project (Further Seems Forever cover from Songs That Saved My Life)

Jan 13, 202001:44:27
Episode 30 - Jason Inguagiato of Belmont

Episode 30 - Jason Inguagiato of Belmont

Jason joins the boys to fill us in on what to expect from Belmont in 2020, what cities he is excited to hit on his upcoming tours, and how he feels about the Taylor Hall-less Devils.

Belmont-By My Side

Belmont-Hollowed Out

Senses Fail-Bloody Romance (re-imagined)

Jan 07, 202001:31:36
Episode 29 - Brad Odgers (Touring drummer for Young Culture and Save Face)

Episode 29 - Brad Odgers (Touring drummer for Young Culture and Save Face)

Brad joins the boys to fill us in on what it is like to play collegiate hockey, fill in for different bands on tour, and how he is feeling about the Philadelphia Flyers this season.

Young Culture-21 Days

Title Fight-Head in the Ceiling Fan

Pianos Become the Teeth-Hiding

Jan 02, 202002:01:16
Episode 28 - Tim Howley of Fit For An Autopsy

Episode 28 - Tim Howley of Fit For An Autopsy

Tim joins the boys to give us his take  on the Islanders collaboration with Vans, the crossover between metal and hockey, and how he is feeling about the New York Islanders this season. 


Fit For An Autopsy-The Sea of Tragic Beasts

Fit For An Autopsy-Your Pain Is Mine

Origami Angel-Doctor Whomst

Dec 26, 201902:03:17
Episode 27 - Alex Howard of Conditions, Sleeping with Sirens, and Hoodie Allen

Episode 27 - Alex Howard of Conditions, Sleeping with Sirens, and Hoodie Allen

Alex joins the boys to fill us in on that fiancé life, what he has been up to since wrapping up the Hoodie Allen tour, and answers hard hitting questions like who he is going to root for when the Preds and Rangers face off this week. #NHL #ISLES #PREDS 

Conditions-Better Life

Conditions-Walking Separate Ways

Hoodie Allen-Hometown Kid

Dec 16, 201901:25:21
Episode 26 - Brian Byrne of Envy on the Coast and Violent Joy

Episode 26 - Brian Byrne of Envy on the Coast and Violent Joy

Brian joins the boys to fill us in on league happenings and what he has been up to since the last time we had him on. Brian is about to drop an EP with his new project, Violent Joy. It is expected to drop in January so make sure you are following them to be in the loop. This is our third time having him on and it's always a blast, especially since he is also an Islanders fan! #notanislespodcast #NHL #Isles #EOTC 

Violent Joy-Indian Summer 

Dec 09, 201946:56
Episode 25 - Chris Regan of The Meantime and The Movielife (Ex. Giants at Large)

Episode 25 - Chris Regan of The Meantime and The Movielife (Ex. Giants at Large)

Chris joins the boys to talk about the hottest team in the NHL which is the New York Islanders (not an Islanders podcast). We also break down Adventureland and how Long Island is an interesting place, and what Chris has going on the rest of the year.


The Meantime-Songbird

Nov 25, 201901:08:28
Episode 24 - Chris Barker of Anti-Flag

Episode 24 - Chris Barker of Anti-Flag

Episode 24 featuring Chris Barker of Anti-Flag. Chris joins the boys to discuss being a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, the process of getting on the NHL soundtrack, and much more!

Anti-Flag:  This Is the End (For You My Friend)

Anti-Flag:  Broken Bones

Anti-Flag:  Hate Conquers All

Nov 18, 201901:36:44